Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in a derby clash in La Liga this weekend. The two clubs are separated by just two places in the table, with Real second and Atletico fourth, adding extra weight to an already fierce capital city rivalry. Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news Date: Sunday, 22nd March Kick-off: 8pm BST Venue: Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid Referee: Jose Luis Munuera Montero Last meeting: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid, Spanish Super Cup, 8th January Real Madrid team news Alvaro Arbeloa faces several injury headaches heading into the derby.

Ferland Mendy (muscle), Dani Ceballos (calf), and Rodrygo (knee) are all unavailable, with Mendy and Ceballos expected to return next month, while Rodrygo is sidelined for the remainder of the season. Eder Militao has rejoined training but remains a doubt, whereas Jude Bellingham is back in full preparation and could feature. Thibaut Courtois suffered a thigh problem against Manchester City and is ruled out until April, meaning Andriy Lunin retains his place in goal.

Kylian Mbappe, who returned from injury off the bench against City, is set to start his first match in over a month. Atletico Madrid team news Atleti have their own issues to contend with, as Diego Simeone’s side prepares for another intense derby amid a congested calendar at home and in Europe. The Rojiblancos were recently hit by a fresh blow when midfielder Pablo Barrios suffered a minor hamstring tear in training, just after returning from a previous lay-off.

Barrios is expected to be out for around a month. Also sidelined are Jan Oblak and Rodrigo Mendoza with muscle and thigh injury respectively. Both are expected to return in the month of April.